Johann Georg Ahle
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Johann Georg Ahle (June 1651 – 2 December 1706) was a German composer, organist, theorist, and Protestant church musician.
Biography
Ahle was born at
Emperor Leopold I
.
Ahle's most well-known theoretical treatise was Johan Georg Ahlens musikalisches Gespräche (1695–1701), published in four volumes. His works, many of which are lost, included sacred and secular choral works, as well as novels which incorporated songs or musical interludes.
Bibliography
Johann Georg Ahle, Schriften zur Musik [Music theoretical writings], edited by Markus Rathey, 2nd edition, Hildesheim: Olms, 2008
Markus Rathey, Johann Rudolph Ahle. 1625-1673. Lebensweg und Schaffen, Eisenach: Wagner, 1999
References
- Don Randel, The Harvard Biographical Dictionary of Music. Harvard, 1996, p. 8.